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Sec. 90.122. Vehicle inspection. Any vehiele operated pur-suant to this affiele shall be inspeeted as fequir-ed by state law. An ifispe shat ° r a„rinR the nth ^ vehiele is ft a te use as a taxi. (a) Before being allowed to operate upon the streets of the city, each taxicab shall be inspected and • approved annually by the chief of police or his representative. (b) No taxicab shall be driven or operated upon the streets of the city unless the same is in safe condition and free from mechanical defects, and it must further meet the following requirements: Have a current valid state inspection sticker and be in compliance with the safety requirements of the Texas Motor Vehicle Code as amended: and Have a seat belt for each passenger; and Have an operating heater and air conditioner: and Have a fire extinguisher that is in good operating order, and. Have a taxi-top light. (c) The vehicle identification number and license number of each taxicab must match the numbers listed for that taxicab on the permit application. (d) Insignia of taxicab must be the same as that indicated on the permit application. Sec. 90.123. Condition of vehicles. Every vehicle operating under this article shall be kept clean and in sanitary condition. Sec. 90.124. Designation of taxi. (a) Each taxicab shall bee en ere doo on eaeh side in * -' letters, readable by -a per-sen with nefmal vision at 20 feet, the name of the eempany and in additien may bear- an appf `idenfi6ring design of the ^^m° . have painted on both sides the trade name of the organization under whose operating permit such taxicab is being operated, the taxicab unit number and the business • telephone number of the holder of the operating permit. Such letters and numbers shall be not less than three (3) inches high with one-half (1/2) inch stroke, painted on each taxicab with permanent non-washable paint of a color sharply contrasting to the color of the taxicab so that the same will be readily apparent. No design shall be approved that, in the opinion of the city, conflicts with or imitates that of any vehicle already operating under ^ ° eM an operating permit granted under this article. Sec. 90.125. Odometer required. An odometer is required for each vehicle operated pursuant to this article. The odometer shall be inspected yearly by the police department to ensure proper calibration. Sec. 90.126. Rates of fare; rate card required. (a) Every holder of a certificate of public convenience and necessity issued pursuant to this article shall file a statement of the rates charged by taxicabs operated pursuant to the certificate with the city secretary. (b) Every taxicab operated under this article shall have a rate card setting forth the rates of fare displayed in a place in view of all passengers. The rate card shall correspond to the rates on file pursuant to subsection (a) of this section. Sec. 90.127. Attempt to defraud passenger A person who operates a taxicab commits an offense if the person intentionally extends the distance or time for a trip bevond the distance and time necessarv for the trip for the purpose of increasing the fare for the trip. 2